Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New ‎#189

189. For thy mercy and thy grace

1 For thy mercy and thy grace,
faithful through another year,
hear our song of thankfulness;,
Jesus, our Redeemer, hear.

2 In our weakness and distress,
Rock of Strength, be thou our stay;
in the pathless wilderness
be our true and living Way.

3 Keep us faithful, keep us pure,
keep us evermore thine own.
Help, O help us to endure,
fit us for thy promised crown.

4 So within thy palace gate
we shall praise on golden strings
thee, the only potentate,
Lord of lords and King of kings.

Text Information

• First Line: For thy mercy and thy grace
• Title: For thy mercy and thy grace
• Author: Henry Downton, 1818-1885
• Meter: 67 67
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  James 1:12
  ;
  Revelation 14:2
  ;
  Revelation 19:16
• Topic: Faith, Trust and Commitment; Grace and Providence; New Year and Anniversaries; Patronal Festivals; The Pilgrim Community

Tune Information

• Name: CULBACH
• Meter: 67 67
• Key: D Major
• Source: Johann Scheffler, "Heilige Seelenlust" (1657)